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This unit of study was created in collaboration with Time Inc. (Time Magazine). This project, called the Time Inc. Merchandise Project, gave the students an opportunity to come up with their own business idea. First, the students created their own preliminary sketch of their product, along with a company logo and slogan. Then the students researched their idea to find out more about their product's competition and wrote a research paper. In addition, the students generated a survey about their product, and graphed their results from their questionnaires. After analyzing the results, they then created their own commercials and advertisements in an "Advertising Campaign" for their product. A final reflection paper completed the assignments.

Below are a few business ideas the students came up with. Please have a look and enjoy!

Jeremy D. 803

My business idea is to create a
company called "Funny T's" that sells t-shirts with humorous phrases
and jokes written out in sentences and symbols. I was inspired to create
this idea when I saw my brother wearing a t-shirt that had a funny picture on
it. I thought to myself, "This would be much cooler if the images
were written out in sentence form." So, I then started thinking
about, and writing up, jokes and phrases that could go on a T-shirt. For
example some of the writing would be backwards, some upside down, and some just
using symbols that you would see when you text on your phone. I believe
my product would be very successful and the target audience that would buy my
product would be teenagers. They would love these T-shirts and buy many
of them, making me a very rich man.

Orlando 601

My invention is the XT-700 Blackhawk Jet. This jet can fly up to 500 miles per hour in less than 10 seconds from lift off. It is equipped with turbo boosters, missiles, a 10,000 bullet machine gun and full ejection system. This jet has a 4 person pit and an iron shell. This jet would be the best in the world and I would make sure it was top of the line.

Chinaza 601

I designed an IPAD because I knew Apple was coming out with a new one.
I did this because I wanted an IPAD that was very different than the ones
being produced. I wanted one that was more personal for me. This is
when I thought to myself then said to my friend, "Why don't I design my own."

Chelsea 804

I was inspired to come up with
this idea by watching commercials about the makeup industry. I then
decided to invent my own makeup company that would sell makeup that changes
colors. My company would produce and sell makeup that would change colors
every 24 hours. This would eliminate the need to buy several bottles of
different colors of makeup. This drawing illustrates my company's logo,
which is "Beauty Is Key." This Logo would appear on all
the commercials and billboards advertising my product. I believe
that my product would be very successful because many teenagers would be
interested in my makeup and buy my product. Beauty is Key is not only a
product, but also a way of life!

Hairol and Brandon 704

We picked a flying car as our business idea because we feel that flying cars will definitely be developed in the near future. The type of flying car that we want to produce comes with turbo power and many other key features that will set it apart from the rest of the flying cars. We want it's design to still resemble a car even though it will have the same capabilities as a small airplane. As business men, we want to help develop a flying car that the people will love and enjoy. We believe that under the right circumstances, we can start up a company that could be very successful. At least, this is our dream for now!

Nintendo

Abdoulaye 803

I got my idea for my business project by looking at other clothing
styles and realizing that I wanted to design my own style of
clothes. My clothing line would be called FEARLESS and I would
market it for teenagers and young adults. I would personally design
the clothes myself and have total artistic control over what is produced.
I believe I have the talent and the desire to make this company happen. I
would start off by creating clothes and wearing them myself. Then if people approach
me to inquire where I got them, I would then offer to make them something too.
The starting price would be a hundred dollars or more.

Nathalie V. (604)

This is my invention and it is called the Pencil Pop. It is a pencil and a lollipop combined together. I made this invention up because you never know when you might get hungry while you are writing and doing your schoolwork. The product will be easy to operate. With just a press of a button, the lollipop pops out. I came up with this idea one day when I was in class and had a lollipop while I was working. I tried to eat the lollipop, but got caught and had to throw it out. This is when the idea hit me, to have a pencil and a lollipop all in one. It is perfect for anybody and it's just a simple touch of a button to transform your pencil into a lollipop.

Amarachi 601

The product I came up with was
actually a business idea called the Mall of Fun. This mall has many
stores and fun things to do in the mall. The mall contains a music store,
phone store, pizza store, supermarket, toy store, chef studio, and a playground
for kids. I think that this mall was a good idea for a business because
many people might think it's a fun place to go. Therefore, I created the
Mall of Fun!

Ayleen L (604) I developed a business idea called the Beauty Bag. The Beauty Bag is a product that I created to carry your hair and make-up to school. I made up this invention because sometimes I have to rush to school and I don't get to style my hair the way I want. Also, girls in middle school or high school might want to have a bit of make-up with them when they start their day. I know the Beauty Bag could be very successful.

Christopher P. 602

Fight to the Finish is a fighting game worth remembering. Even though it isn't an actual game yet, I think it would be awesome if I had a company that produced it in the future. Since it has fun favorites from the well known companies like Marvel, DC, Tekken, Mortal Combat, and Capcom, there are a lot of characters to play. So even though this video game is not real yet, I'll make it real someday. If you you love fighting games, then you will love this one!!

Luis M. (804)

My business idea is to sell hats to teenagers, adults, and professional
athletes with the company name "Atlantic Ocean." I was
inspired to create this product because I live near the Atlantic Ocean and so
do many other potential customers. I know that many people love the
Atlantic Ocean and I think this product would sell very well. The
design is fire, water, and the capital letter A with a hat on top of the A, and
a circle that represents the world. I would sell the hats for around $10.00
dollars each and also sell T-shirts and other types of clothes that include the
Atlantic Ocean Logo for $20.00. I think my idea would very successful
and make me a very wealthy individual!